Comparing Ceftriaxone vs Ciprofloxacin
Ceftriaxone |
Ciprofloxacin |
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Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Bacteremia, Bone infection, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Typhoid Fever, Salmonella Enteric Fever, Otitis Media, Pelvic Inflammatory... more |
Ciprofloxacin is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide variety of infections; however, its use is restricted in children and it carries a risk of tendinitis or tendon rupture. Prescribed for... more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.5
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5.7
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Side Effects |
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See the full ceftriaxone side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: pyelonephritis, arthralgia, and musculoskeletal signs and symptoms. See the full ciprofloxacin side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
Cipro, Cipro Cystitis Pack, Cipro I.V., Cipro XR, and Proquin XR | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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8 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 52 drugs are known to interact with ceftriaxone:
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A total of 841 drugs are known to interact with ciprofloxacin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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December 21, 1984 |
October 22, 1987 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Urinary Tract Infection Received a one time shot (somewhat painful), and was feeling better inside of an hour.